Mercedes sls formula 1 safety car. Mercedes benz sls amg f1 safety car. The new mercedes amg gt s is replacing the sls amg which served as the official safety car of the fia formula one world championship from 2010. The mercedes benz c 63 amg estate remains the official medical car. Mercedes benz sls amg is the new formula 1 safety car.
The gull wing model was deployed in ten out of 19 races last season and entered the race track 14 times in all. The job of the new mercedes benz sls amg which will be launched on 27 march 2010 is to ensure maximum safety in formula 1. The gullwing model replaces the sl63 amg which was used as the official f1 safety car in 2008 and 2009. With an increase in power output to 435 kw 591 hp compared to its predecessor optimised gear shift times and the new amg ride control performance suspension the gt evolution of the gull wing model is perfectly placed to cope with its demanding.
The 430 kw 585 hp amg gt r will have its debut as the official fia f1 safety car of the fia formula 1 world championship at the grand prix in melbourne australia from 25 to 27 march 2018. Full details in the press release below. Mercedes amg is going to include in the 2012 formula 1 season official f1 safety car and the official f1 medical car based on sls amg and c 63 amg estate respectively thus ensurring maximum safety in extreme conditions. The 2012 formula 1 singtel singapore grand prix is almost certain to see the mercedes benz sls amg gt official f1 safety car called into action.
Bernd maylander has been driving formula 1s safety car since 2000 and since the 2010 season hes been behind the wheel of the sls pacer. Mercedes benz sls amg gt is the new formula 1 safety car article by christian a.